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VA59 DTO

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,949 mi
Last recorded163,949 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 DTO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 163,949 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 153,246 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 139,990 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 139,129 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 130,255 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 129,676 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 113,819 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 107,528 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 101,232 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 94,711 miles

emissions too low to detect

Pass 22 Dec 2016 87,110 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Dec 2015 78,876 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 63,075 miles

emissions to low for machine to pick up

Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,337 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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VA59 DTO is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 82,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA59 DTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA59 DTO registered?

VA59 DTO is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 4 January 2010.

Is VA59 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA59 DTO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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